In the past 35 years, the field of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) has been considered as an important part of modern language educational practices, particularly in the teaching of speaking skills. To maximize the effectiveness of speaking practices in class, most teachers are struggling to help the learners manage their anxiety, build up their own confidence to interact effectively with their peers in pairs or groups. This study investigates how English teachers integrate SEL into speaking lessons for teenage students in four wards of Dak Lak province: Buon Ma Thuot, Eakao, Thanh Nhat, and Tan An. The data were collected using a mixed-method, from questionnaires administered to 40 teachers and semi-structured interviews with four selected teachers. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, while qualitative data were examined through thematic analysis. The findings show that most teachers possess a clear awareness of SEL and acknowledge its relevance to teaching speaking skills. The teachers employed some common strategies include creating a supportive classroom climate, employing pair and group work, guiding emotional reflection, and providing constructive feedback focusing on effort and progress rather than only accuracy and they also confirmed that these strategies can help enhance students’ confidence, participation, and interaction skills. However, several challenges reported by the teacher can hinder consistent SEL integration, including limited training, lack of class time, large class sizes, and students’ shyness or reluctance to participate. The study highlights the need for systematic professional development and institutional support to strengthen SEL implementation in speaking instruction for teenage

Authors:
Thi Hong Nhung Hoang, Tay Nguyen University, Vietnam

About the Presenter(s)
Ms. Hồng Nhung a lecturer at the Faculty of Foreign Language Studies, Tây Nguyên University, Vietnam. Her research interests: issues in plagiarism, social and emotional learning (SEL), the teaching of productive skills, teacher–student training.

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